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  1. nbd13

    Sumps

    ok first i mean pump as in you need to hook a pump up to the nipple on your CPR overflow to make sure all the air bubbles get sucked out! the aqualifter will work great for this! 2nd the overflow will only drain as much water as your reutrn pump can pump, so if you get that mag 12 at lets say 5...
  2. nbd13

    Sumps

    spend the extra 10 bucks and get the bigger one! trust me i had problems with mie becasue i didnot get a big enough one! also trust me onthis you need to use a pump! the bubbles do not leave on there own! i owned one for my 70 and if i didnt haev the powerhea don or the powerhead wasnt cleaned...
  3. nbd13

    Sumps

    alright hers the big post, heres what you need, 1. FI-CS150 get it from this site http://captivereefs.com/captivereefs/detailcat.asp?CatID=fi&SubCatID=fi-ob# this is going to be your overflow box, you will put this one one side of you tank it will sit in your tank under the water and draw...
  4. nbd13

    Sumps

    that skimmer will never fit into you sump area! try a cs6-1! NOT a cs8-1! i have a cs8-2! the cs8-1 is way over kill for your setup! i will post it all later! Nickl
  5. nbd13

    Sumps

    and a euro-reef is an insump! they come either external (COST MORE NO NEED FOR THAT) or they come in sump which is what i have! again look for my post later i will post a pic later of mine. mine sits in my sump! anyway talk to you later! Nick
  6. nbd13

    Sumps

    saltwater teen i am sorry i made you feel like that but as said above, i responded in length to your questions and you didnt answer any of my questions then asked more, anyway later tonight when i get some time i will respond! GET A CPR 1400 GPH OVERFLOW BOX!!! i ahd that on my old 70 and it...
  7. nbd13

    Sumps

    i agree with reedman, you need to take the advice people giv eyou or people will just start to ignore you, answer the questions we ask you and then we can help you out more! it hink before you get sump you need go through and answer all the questions we have asked and do some reasearch before...
  8. nbd13

    Sumps

    you can get a RO/DI unit for like 100 bucks off ebay i got mine off there aquasafecanada! its a 6 stage unit and takes my tap water from 345 TDS to 0TDS! its a 100gpd unit too! very good i even gave you a link which you shoudl look at! that the guys sells a 5 stage unit! and you are you usin a...
  9. nbd13

    Sumps

    also if you dont haev a RO/DI system look here http://www.melevsreef.com/ro_di.html you really need one. just a thought! Nick
  10. nbd13

    Sumps

    ok but look above you need an answer the question sif you want help, is it drilled? you tank that is the main one, what space do you have? and lets see do you want a subersible pump or external, you know what i just thought of here rea this VERY good! this is perfect for you...
  11. nbd13

    Sumps

    what are the demensions under the tank? you need to figure out what you can fit under the tank and just go get a cheap tank for like walmart or something cheap or get a used tank that someone is selling in you area, then but some baffles in your self with some glass peices and you silicone for...
  12. nbd13

    SPS help

    leave the calcium! it fine heck i knwo people that run it at 400 with great results! do you haev softies in your tank? bring your mag down to 1300 and lets see what else could it be? what corals are close to it? i need some more info on you system water parameters, test and then post them and...
  13. nbd13

    Yay!!!!! Upgrading!!!!!

    heres one more link for you! http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-10/totm/index.htm hope this helps! Nic
  14. nbd13

    Yay!!!!! Upgrading!!!!!

    here are the links for you! lighting one! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=380913 water movement, http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=403161 and finally the water quality one...
  15. nbd13

    Yay!!!!! Upgrading!!!!!

    alright couple of suggestions as stated above you shoudl probably get a high quailty skimmer if you dont haev one, do you have a sump? if so get a euro-reef or deltec the best fo the best out there! you need a good skimmer, like said above look at every system you see on here or on RC that has a...
  16. nbd13

    Yay!!!!! Upgrading!!!!!

    angel- i have mine about 8 inches off the water on my 180 24 inches deep. and i would nto put softies in with SPS although it can be done, they will haev chemical warfare, and stunt the SPS growth. running carbon will help but if you want alot fo SPS ditch the SPS maybe put some clams or LPS on...
  17. nbd13

    Yay!!!!! Upgrading!!!!!

    plus the sides of yuor tank wont get optimal light. Nick
  18. nbd13

    under 10k or 20k?

    are you asking which bulb you will get better color with? if you want color go with 20k but for growth go with 10k. i am using 14k althoguh 13.5k is sposed to be good too i choose to go in the middle get color and growth at the same time. but anyway to answer your queston go with 20k for color...
  19. nbd13

    Introducing my self

    will do! thanks again! Nick
  20. nbd13

    Introducing my self

    scooterman- thanks for the welcome and i hope people will look up to me at one time! i love to help others! and as for the fish the wrasses will be fine together i haev talked to bronco7777 on RC and he is the "fairy wrasse" expert so to speak and he has about 8 fiarys in a 125 so i will be...
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